ALEX Lesson Plans

Title: Stop The Bullying
Description:
During this lesson, students start to recognize the different types of bullying, causes, and ways of dealing with it. Through literature and the Internet, students learn how to handle bullying. Students will develop presentations to teach other how to handle bullying.
Standard(s): [TC2] (3-5) 8: Collect information from a variety of digital sources.

Subject: English Language Arts (3 - 4), Technology Education (K - 5), Character Education (K - 12)Title: Stop The BullyingDescription: During this lesson, students start to recognize the different types of bullying, causes, and ways of dealing with it. Through literature and the Internet, students learn how to handle bullying. Students will develop presentations to teach other how to handle bullying.

Title: Bullying
Description:
Students sometimes find themselves in situations where they are uncomfortable and uncertain in relating to difficult peers. This lesson is designed to equip students with information they need not only to identify bullies, but to develop strategies to combat them.
Standard(s): [TC2] (3-5) 8: Collect information from a variety of digital sources.

Subject: Character Education (K - 12), Technology Education (3 - 5)Title: BullyingDescription: Students sometimes find themselves in situations where they are uncomfortable and uncertain in relating to difficult peers. This lesson is designed to equip students with information they need not only to identify bullies, but to develop strategies to combat them.

Title: Bullies Beware
Description:
"Bullies Beware" reminds students of all the people who have died because of bullying and that this is not the way to handle being bullied. It focuses on what a bully is, what comprises violence, and how a victim can feel better about them self. A survey is given out that will later give a school profile on bullying. "Reality Matters" handouts are dispersed, discussed and compared to our local school.
Standard(s): [CG1] (0-12) 120: PS:C1.11 - learn coping skills for managing life events

Subject: Health (7), Counseling and Guidance (K - 12)Title: Bullies BewareDescription: "Bullies Beware" reminds students of all the people who have died because of bullying and that this is not the way to handle being bullied. It focuses on what a bully is, what comprises violence, and how a victim can feel better about them self. A survey is given out that will later give a school profile on bullying. "Reality Matters" handouts are dispersed, discussed and compared to our local school.

Title: Bullying is Whack...Get on the Right Track!
Description:
In this lesson, students will research several prevention and intervention techniques of bullying. By using the information gained through an interactive game on ways to prevent bullying, an interactive bullying book app, and various websites, students will create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to share this information with others.
Standard(s): [TC2] (3-5) 12: Create a product using digital tools.

Subject: Counseling and Guidance (K - 12), Health (5), Technology Education (K - 5)Title: Bullying is Whack...Get on the Right Track!Description: In this lesson, students will research several prevention and intervention techniques of bullying. By using the information gained through an interactive game on ways to prevent bullying, an interactive bullying book app, and various websites, students will create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to share this information with others.

Title: Grendel and the New Kid
Description:
Students will compare/contrast Grendel from Beowulf to a new student in school who has been bullying students in the school. Students will create graphic organizers and compose explanations of the situation and come up with possible solutions.
This is a College- and Career-Ready Standards showcase lesson plan.
Standard(s): [ELA2013] (12) 20: Write informative or explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. [W.11-12.2]

Subject: English Language Arts (12)Title: Grendel and the New KidDescription: Students will compare/contrast Grendel from Beowulf to a new student in school who has been bullying students in the school. Students will create graphic organizers and compose explanations of the situation and come up with possible solutions.
This is a College- and Career-Ready Standards showcase lesson plan.

Title: More than The Watsons Go to Birmingham
Description:
Although Christopher Paul Curtis 's The Watsons Go to Birmingham is a read for Social Studies and English Language Arts in Grades 6-8, it can easily addressed as a reading assignment for grades 9-12 depending on the end result(s) desired of the teacher. The study of Curtis' novel can be the primary text to foster a journey from poetry to fiction to music to history to food and finally, to writing. This novel makes references to the bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church and the four little girls who perished that Sunday morning. This is a good lesson to study history, geography, and writing. Various discussions may arise in relationship to bullying, sibling rivalry, growing up, and Civil Rights.
This is a College- and Career-Ready Standards showcase lesson plan.
Standard(s): [ELA2013] (11) 31: Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used. [SL.11-12.3]

Subject: English Language Arts (11)Title: More than The Watsons Go to BirminghamDescription: Although Christopher Paul Curtis 's The Watsons Go to Birmingham is a read for Social Studies and English Language Arts in Grades 6-8, it can easily addressed as a reading assignment for grades 9-12 depending on the end result(s) desired of the teacher. The study of Curtis' novel can be the primary text to foster a journey from poetry to fiction to music to history to food and finally, to writing. This novel makes references to the bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church and the four little girls who perished that Sunday morning. This is a good lesson to study history, geography, and writing. Various discussions may arise in relationship to bullying, sibling rivalry, growing up, and Civil Rights.
This is a College- and Career-Ready Standards showcase lesson plan.

Thinkfinity Lesson Plans

Title: Moving Toward Acceptance Through Picture Books and Two-Voice Texts
Description:
Students read and discuss literature about intolerance and diversity. They work with a partner to write two-voice poems that illustrate situations of intolerance at their school and suggest a step toward acceptance.
Standard(s):

Subject: Language ArtsTitle: Moving Toward Acceptance Through Picture Books and Two-Voice TextsDescription: Students read and discuss literature about intolerance and diversity. They work with a partner to write two-voice poems that illustrate situations of intolerance at their school and suggest a step toward acceptance.Thinkfinity Partner: ReadWriteThinkGrade Span: 3,4,5

Title: A Bad Case of Bullying: Using Literature Response Groups
Description:
Students learn how to effectively deal with bullying by participating in literature response groups and writing about when they experienced a similar situation or emotion as a fictional character.
Standard(s):

Subject: Language ArtsTitle: A Bad Case of Bullying: Using Literature Response GroupsDescription: Students learn how to effectively deal with bullying by participating in literature response groups and writing about when they experienced a similar situation or emotion as a fictional character.Thinkfinity Partner: ReadWriteThinkGrade Span: 3,4,5

Title: Internet Safety and You
Description:
Internet Safety and You, a product of the Virginia Department of Education, Professor Garfield Foundation, and the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, provides guidance for students, teachers, and parents to help students protect themselves online. Complete the lessons on Online Safety, Cyber bullying, Fact or Opinion, and Forms of Media, and earn an Internet Safety Certificate. A printable Classroom Poster is also available.
Standard(s):

Subject: Educational TechnologyTitle: Internet Safety and YouDescription: Internet Safety and You, a product of the Virginia Department of Education, Professor Garfield Foundation, and the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, provides guidance for students, teachers, and parents to help students protect themselves online. Complete the lessons on Online Safety, Cyber bullying, Fact or Opinion, and Forms of Media, and earn an Internet Safety Certificate. A printable Classroom Poster is also available.Thinkfinity Partner: Verizon ThinkfinityGrade Span: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Title: Internet Safety and You Teacher's Guide on Cyber bullying
Description:
This Teacher's Guide describes the lesson Cyber bullying in the Internet Safety and You unit provided by the Virginia Department of Education, Professor Garfield foundation, and the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia to provide guidance for students, teachers, and parents to help students protect themselves online.
Standard(s):

Subject: Educational TechnologyTitle: Internet Safety and You Teacher's Guide on Cyber bullyingDescription: This Teacher's Guide describes the lesson Cyber bullying in the Internet Safety and You unit provided by the Virginia Department of Education, Professor Garfield foundation, and the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia to provide guidance for students, teachers, and parents to help students protect themselves online.Thinkfinity Partner: Verizon ThinkfinityGrade Span: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Title: Internet Safety and You Certificate
Description:
This printable certificate can be awarded after a student completes the lessons in the Unit on Internet Safety and You, to include Online Safety, Cyber bullying, Fact or Opinion, Forms of Media.
Standard(s):

Subject: Educational TechnologyTitle: Internet Safety and You CertificateDescription: This printable certificate can be awarded after a student completes the lessons in the Unit on Internet Safety and You, to include Online Safety, Cyber bullying, Fact or Opinion, Forms of Media.Thinkfinity Partner: Verizon ThinkfinityGrade Span: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Title: Internet Safety and You Poster
Description:
This printable poster may be printed and posted in the classroom to remind students of what they have learned upon completing the Online Safety, Cyber bullying, Fact or Opinion, and Forms of Media lessons in the Internet Safety and You unit provided by the partnership of the Virginia Department of Education, Professor Garfield Foundation and the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia for students, teachers and parents to help protect themselves online..
Standard(s):

Subject: Educational TechnologyTitle: Internet Safety and You PosterDescription: This printable poster may be printed and posted in the classroom to remind students of what they have learned upon completing the Online Safety, Cyber bullying, Fact or Opinion, and Forms of Media lessons in the Internet Safety and You unit provided by the partnership of the Virginia Department of Education, Professor Garfield Foundation and the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia for students, teachers and parents to help protect themselves online..Thinkfinity Partner: Verizon ThinkfinityGrade Span: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

Title: Cyberbullying: Be Upstanding
Description:
How can you be an upstander when cyberbullying occurs? Students reflect on what it means to be brave and to stand up for others. They create a diagram of the players involved in cyberbullying, and generate ideas about how bystanders can become upstanders. They then identify concrete solutions for dealing with cyberbullying situations.
Standard(s):

Subject: Language Arts,Social Studies,Educational TechnologyTitle: Cyberbullying: Be UpstandingDescription: How can you be an upstander when cyberbullying occurs? Students reflect on what it means to be brave and to stand up for others. They create a diagram of the players involved in cyberbullying, and generate ideas about how bystanders can become upstanders. They then identify concrete solutions for dealing with cyberbullying situations.Thinkfinity Partner: Verizon ThinkfinityGrade Span: 6,7,8

Title: A High-Interest Novel Helps Struggling Readers Confront Bullying in Schools
Description:
Students read a work of realistic fiction about bullying and gain understanding through writing, Readers Theatre, and discussion.
Standard(s): [ELA2013] (12) 11: Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to provide a complex analysis; provide an objective summary of the text. [RI.11-12.2]

ALEX Learning Assets

Title: Stop Cyberbullying
Digital Tool:
On-line Interactive Website Web Address URL:
http://learninglab.org/ Standard(s):
[TC2] (6-8) 12: Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to global.Digital Tool Description: Infinity Interactive Learning Lab provides a interactive training site for teaching them how to prevent cyber bullying to students. Students watch a video and apply the concepts they have learned.

Title:Stop CyberbullyingDigital Tool: On-line Interactive Website Digital Tool Description: Infinity Interactive Learning Lab provides a interactive training site for teaching them how to prevent cyber bullying to students. Students watch a video and apply the concepts they have learned.

Title: How would you feel?
Digital Tool:
Cyberbullying Web Address URL:
http://deal.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Cyberbullying_Interactive_Game.swf Standard(s):
[TC2] CA2 (9-12) 9: Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content.Digital Tool Description: This game instructs students on the best way to handle or respond to cyberbullying.

Title: How would you feel?
Digital Tool:
Cyberbullying Web Address URL:
http://www.nsteens.org/Videos/Cyberbullying Standard(s):
[TC2] CA2 (9-12) 9: Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content.Digital Tool Description: This video has teenagers explaining what cyberbullying means. It also tries to explain why people cyberbully and it has students telling about times when they had been cyberbullyed.

Title:How would you feel?Digital Tool: CyberbullyingDigital Tool Description: This video has teenagers explaining what cyberbullying means. It also tries to explain why people cyberbully and it has students telling about times when they had been cyberbullyed.

Title:Bullying is Never OKDigital Tool: iMovieDigital Tool Description: iMovie will be used to create a podcast (audio, video, and pictures) explaining why bullying is unacceptable and how students may prevent or intervene.

ALEX Podcasts

Title: Bullying is NEVER ok!
Overview:
Bullying is an issue that affects children of all ages. The purpose of this podcast is to depict the problem of bullying as well as how to report and get assistance when bullying occurs. Standard(s):
[HE1] (7) 7: Demonstrate decision-making skills as they relate to situations involving health risks.

Bullying is NEVER ok!Overview:Bullying is an issue that affects children of all ages. The purpose of this podcast is to depict the problem of bullying as well as how to report and get assistance when bullying occurs.

Title: Facebook and Teens
Overview:
Facebook and Teens is a podcast that informs you on how you as a teenager should watch what you say and do on Facebook. Standard(s):
[TC2] CA2 (9-12) 9: Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

Title: Bullying (720p)
Overview:
Students act out scene that could take place in any school in America. Their description of bullying in society today was researched by way of the Internet and through interviews . Standard(s):
[CE] (0-12) 6: Respect for others

Bullying (720p)Overview:Students act out scene that could take place in any school in America. Their description of bullying in society today was researched by way of the Internet and through interviews .

Title: Rylee's Guide to Overcoming Bullying
Overview:
Helpful information about what to do if you are being bullied. Standard(s):
[HE1] (5) 8: Explain prevention and intervention techniques related to bullying.

Title: Seth's Guide to Overcoming Bullying
Overview:
Tips and tricks on what to do when faced with bullying. Standard(s):
[HE1] (5) 8: Explain prevention and intervention techniques related to bullying.

Title: I Stand for the Silent
Overview:
On May 18th, the Boaz City School System took part in a "I Stand for the Silent" day to bring about a comprehensive awareness plan to END all forms of bullying in our school system. I want to thank the faculty and support staff at Boaz High School, Boaz Middle School, Boaz Intermediate School, Corley, and Boaz Elementary for thier support in joining hand-n-hand with us to STOP BULLYING NOW! A special word of thanks goes to Officer Thomas Underwood for his leadership and vision. Standard(s):
[CG1] (0-12) 10: A:A3.1 - take responsibility for their actions

I Stand for the SilentOverview:On May 18th, the Boaz City School System took part in a "I Stand for the Silent" day to bring about a comprehensive awareness plan to END all forms of bullying in our school system. I want to thank the faculty and support staff at Boaz High School, Boaz Middle School, Boaz Intermediate School, Corley, and Boaz Elementary for thier support in joining hand-n-hand with us to STOP BULLYING NOW! A special word of thanks goes to Officer Thomas Underwood for his leadership and vision.

Title: The Bully Bunch: Types of Bullying (Episode #1)
Overview:
In this first episode of the animated The Bully Bunch series, Alex and Lexi talk about the four types of bullying: physical, verbal, social, and cyber. A brief description of each type is given. Following the explanation, a short quiz is given by the animated counselor and Bully Bunch sponsor, Mrs. Powell. (This series is designed to educate middle and high school students about bullying in an informal and entertaining way.) Standard(s):
[HE1] (7) 7: Demonstrate decision-making skills as they relate to situations involving health risks.

The Bully Bunch: Types of Bullying (Episode #1)Overview:In this first episode of the animated The Bully Bunch series, Alex and Lexi talk about the four types of bullying: physical, verbal, social, and cyber. A brief description of each type is given. Following the explanation, a short quiz is given by the animated counselor and Bully Bunch sponsor, Mrs. Powell. (This series is designed to educate middle and high school students about bullying in an informal and entertaining way.)

Title: Bully Proof Song
Overview:
In this music video, students provide information on bullying and ways to cope with bullying. Personal anecdotes are included in the video. In these, students discuss why students bully and how bullying makes them feel. Bully Proof was written by a group of 8th grade students that have been bullied and are now advocates for those who are bullied. The song was inspired by the music and lyrics of BulletProof by LaRoux. Standard(s):
[HUM] ED03 (8) 2: Analyze interpersonal skills needed by teenagers for success in the home, school, and community, including respecting self and others, resolving conflict, responding to peer pressure, and communicating with others.

Bully Proof SongOverview:In this music video, students provide information on bullying and ways to cope with bullying. Personal anecdotes are included in the video. In these, students discuss why students bully and how bullying makes them feel. Bully Proof was written by a group of 8th grade students that have been bullied and are now advocates for those who are bullied. The song was inspired by the music and lyrics of BulletProof by LaRoux.

Title: Winning the War Against Bullying: It Begins with Administrators and Faculty
Overview:
Winning the War Against Bullying: It Begins with Administrators and Faculty is a podcast that introduces an initiative to help administrators as they decrease the number of disciplinary incidents related to bullying. A student's perspective toward bullying sets the tone as the podcast begins. Dr. Jackie Hester narrates during the podcast and gives strategic tips for administrators. A fictional classroom drama depicts a potential scenario if bullying is not addressed. Standard(s):
[CE] (0-12) 23: Sportsmanship

Winning the War Against Bullying: It Begins with Administrators and FacultyOverview:Winning the War Against Bullying: It Begins with Administrators and Faculty is a podcast that introduces an initiative to help administrators as they decrease the number of disciplinary incidents related to bullying. A student's perspective toward bullying sets the tone as the podcast begins. Dr. Jackie Hester narrates during the podcast and gives strategic tips for administrators. A fictional classroom drama depicts a potential scenario if bullying is not addressed.

Title: Cyberbullying - The Domino Effect
Overview:
This podcast addresses the issue of cyberbullying. It highligthts a few important statistics about the prevalence of cyberbullying, while providing a real world example of how cyberbullying begins and is spread using social media. Students reenact a scenario where a video of young man spreads on Facebook. He is harassed via text messages and online messaging. His reaction to the incident causes him to perform a task that leads to an injury. Standard(s):
[TC2] CA2 (9-12) 8: Practice safe uses of social networking and electronic communication.

Cyberbullying - The Domino EffectOverview:This podcast addresses the issue of cyberbullying. It highligthts a few important statistics about the prevalence of cyberbullying, while providing a real world example of how cyberbullying begins and is spread using social media. Students reenact a scenario where a video of young man spreads on Facebook. He is harassed via text messages and online messaging. His reaction to the incident causes him to perform a task that leads to an injury.

Title: Presidential Meeting On Bullying
Overview:
This Xtranormal video features a discussion between the president of the United States and a Alabama business teacher. They are both aware of the increase in bullying at the middle school level. The president and the teacher join together to spread good information that is available to everyone both in their local schools and through federal programs. Standard(s):
[HE1] (5) 8: Explain prevention and intervention techniques related to bullying.

Presidential Meeting On BullyingOverview:This Xtranormal video features a discussion between the president of the United States and a Alabama business teacher. They are both aware of the increase in bullying at the middle school level. The president and the teacher join together to spread good information that is available to everyone both in their local schools and through federal programs.

Title: Lisa's Story
Overview:
This is a student produced podcast about the effects of bullying. The presentation was written and produced by Childersburg Middle School 8th grader Jordan Lucas as part of her FBLA community service requirements. Standard(s):
[HUM] ED02 (7) 6: Compare positive and negative peer pressure.

Lisa's Story
Overview:This is a student produced podcast about the effects of bullying. The presentation was written and produced by Childersburg Middle School 8th grader Jordan Lucas as part of her FBLA community service requirements.

Title: Stop Bullying!
Overview:
This is a student produced podcast about ways students can be bullied. The presentation was created by Childersburg Middle School 8th grade Business Technology Application students as part of their community service requirements. Standard(s):
[HE1] (2) 8: Explain ways that bullying and excessive teasing can be hurtful.

Stop Bullying!Overview:This is a student produced podcast about ways students can be bullied. The presentation was created by Childersburg Middle School 8th grade Business Technology Application students as part of their community service requirements.

Title: How Would You Feel? A Public Service Announcement about Bullying
Overview:
There are three types of students in American schools today; bullies, victims, and bystanders. Each type of student is uniquely affected by the violence and cruelty perpetrated by bullies on their helpless victims. In this video podcast, students share the characteristics of both bullies and victims and explore ways in which all students can help stop the abuse. The theme of the video podcast is "How Would You Feel", and is designed to evoke an emotional appeal that will hopefully help all three types of students break free from the cycle of violence that is so prevalent in middle schools and high schools. The podcast ends with ways that students can help stop bullying. Standard(s):
[CE] (0-12) 13: Tolerance

How Would You Feel? A Public Service Announcement about BullyingOverview:There are three types of students in American schools today; bullies, victims, and bystanders. Each type of student is uniquely affected by the violence and cruelty perpetrated by bullies on their helpless victims. In this video podcast, students share the characteristics of both bullies and victims and explore ways in which all students can help stop the abuse. The theme of the video podcast is "How Would You Feel", and is designed to evoke an emotional appeal that will hopefully help all three types of students break free from the cycle of violence that is so prevalent in middle schools and high schools. The podcast ends with ways that students can help stop bullying.

Title: How to handle being bullied on Facebook
Overview:
Bullying on Facebook is real! What is the proper way to respond to an inappropriate post on Facebook? This podcast teaches you how to respond when you or someone else has been targeted by a Facebook bully. You will learn how to properly report the inappropriate content and also how to message a trusted friend to help handle the situation. Standard(s):
[HE1] (5) 8: Explain prevention and intervention techniques related to bullying.

How to handle being bullied on FacebookOverview:Bullying on Facebook is real! What is the proper way to respond to an inappropriate post on Facebook? This podcast teaches you how to respond when you or someone else has been targeted by a Facebook bully. You will learn how to properly report the inappropriate content and also how to message a trusted friend to help handle the situation.

Title: Bullying vs The Golden Rule
Overview:
"Bullying vrs The Golden Rule" gives examples of making positive choices and how your choices effect others, either positively or negatively . The Stars show and discuss character traits that will help you follow the golden rule and NOT be a bully. Standard(s):
[CE] (0-12) 15: Generosity

Bullying vs The Golden RuleOverview:"Bullying vrs The Golden Rule" gives examples of making positive choices and how your choices effect others, either positively or negatively . The Stars show and discuss character traits that will help you follow the golden rule and NOT be a bully.

Title: Stop the Bullying Now!
Overview:
An upbeat podcast created by 7th grade science students that describes physical and cyber bullying and offers some advice on how to stop bullying. Standard(s):
[HE1] (7) 7: Demonstrate decision-making skills as they relate to situations involving health risks.

Title: Are You Smarter Than a Cyberbully?
Overview:
Cyberbullying is becoming prevalent in our technological age. This podcast follows a student named Vicky through several episodes of being cyberbullied. See how Vicky solves her cyberbullying problem. Standard(s):
[TC2] (3-5) 5: Practice safe use of technology systems and applications.

Are You Smarter Than a Cyberbully?Overview:Cyberbullying is becoming prevalent in our technological age. This podcast follows a student named Vicky through several episodes of being cyberbullied. See how Vicky solves her cyberbullying problem.

Title: Bullies Beware 2
Overview:
Bullies Beware 2 gives tips on how to stop bullying. Since all bullies are different, different methods are used for different people. Then this vodcast gives ideas on what a witness should do if they see someone being bullied. Lots of people stand around doing nothing when bullying occurs. It's important to help the people being bullied to get rid of bullying in a school. Standard(s):
[HE1] (8) 13: Explain why mixing drugs can cause injury, illness, and death.

Bullies Beware 2Overview:Bullies Beware 2 gives tips on how to stop bullying. Since all bullies are different, different methods are used for different people. Then this vodcast gives ideas on what a witness should do if they see someone being bullied. Lots of people stand around doing nothing when bullying occurs. It's important to help the people being bullied to get rid of bullying in a school.

Title: Bullying
Overview:
This podcast is an upbeat, anti-bullying presentation! It was created by 7th grade science students at Wilson High School. Standard(s):
[HE1] (7) 7: Demonstrate decision-making skills as they relate to situations involving health risks.

Title: Stop Bullying
Overview:
"Stop Bullying" is a three minute podcast illustrating an example of physical bullying, and how a person can prevent or solve the problem. It was created, produced, and edited by 7th grade science students. Standard(s):
[HE1] (7) 7: Demonstrate decision-making skills as they relate to situations involving health risks.

Stop BullyingOverview:"Stop Bullying" is a three minute podcast illustrating an example of physical bullying, and how a person can prevent or solve the problem. It was created, produced, and edited by 7th grade science students.

Title: Bullies Beware
Overview:
"Bullies Beware" reminds students of all the people who have died because of bullying and that this is not the way to handle being bullied. It focuses on what a bully is, what comprises violence, and how a victim can feel better about them self. Standard(s):
[HE1] (8) 13: Explain why mixing drugs can cause injury, illness, and death.

Bullies BewareOverview:"Bullies Beware" reminds students of all the people who have died because of bullying and that this is not the way to handle being bullied. It focuses on what a bully is, what comprises violence, and how a victim can feel better about them self.

Title: Cyberbullying
Overview:
This podcast is about Cyberbullying. What is it? Cyberbullying is any type of threat made using electronic devices, including threats made through email, texting, videos or pictures. This podcast was created by students at Scottsboro Junior High School in the Computer Essentials class. Standard(s):
[BMA] BA02 (9-12) 15: Apply safe and healthy work standards in the workplace for procedures and conditions; tools, dress, and the use of technology; emergency procedures; and work area maintenance.

CyberbullyingOverview:This podcast is about Cyberbullying. What is it? Cyberbullying is any type of threat made using electronic devices, including threats made through email, texting, videos or pictures. This podcast was created by students at Scottsboro Junior High School in the Computer Essentials class.

Subject: Informal Education, Popular Culture, Mental/Emotional Health, Environmental Health, Human Behavior, Human Relations, Psychology, SociologyTitle: Are All Bullies Big?Description: Today's Wonder of the Day shines a light on a problem that exists in schools all over the country.Thinkfinity Partner: WonderopolisGrade Span: K,PreK,1,2,3,4,5

Title: A Conversation with A.S. King
Description:
Tune in to hear about the seeds behind her newest novel, Everybody Sees the Ants. We ll discuss how several of the novel's key elements came about during Amy's writing process, how The Vagina Monologues connects thematically to elements of the text focused on bullying and torture, and how satire helped her to make a key point about Lucky Linderman's process of coming to terms with the adult world.
Standard(s):

Subject: Language ArtsTitle: A Conversation with A.S. KingDescription: Tune in to hear about the seeds behind her newest novel, Everybody Sees the Ants. We ll discuss how several of the novel's key elements came about during Amy's writing process, how The Vagina Monologues connects thematically to elements of the text focused on bullying and torture, and how satire helped her to make a key point about Lucky Linderman's process of coming to terms with the adult world.Thinkfinity Partner: ReadWriteThinkGrade Span: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Title: Books about Bullying
Description:
Tune in to hear insights on bullying from bullying expert CJ Bott, author of The Bully in the Book and the Classroom and More Bullies in More Books. You ll also hear about a variety of fiction and nonfiction books for teens that explore the problem of bullying.
Standard(s):

Subject: Language ArtsTitle: Books about BullyingDescription: Tune in to hear insights on bullying from bullying expert CJ Bott, author of The Bully in the Book and the Classroom and More Bullies in More Books. You ll also hear about a variety of fiction and nonfiction books for teens that explore the problem of bullying.Thinkfinity Partner: ReadWriteThinkGrade Span: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Title: Popularity & Bullying
Description:
The Science Update, '' Popularity & Bullying'' podcast from Science NetLinks, explains how kids tend to get more aggressive as they get more popular - up to a point.
Standard(s):

Subject: Social StudiesTitle: Popularity & BullyingDescription: The Science Update, '' Popularity & Bullying'' podcast from Science NetLinks, explains how kids tend to get more aggressive as they get more popular - up to a point.Thinkfinity Partner: Science NetLinksGrade Span: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Web Resources

Lesson Plans

Title: Taking Perspectives on Cyberbullying
Description:
This Common Sense Media lesson includes step-by-step instructions for teachers as they guide students through activities and discussion questions. Students begin by watching a video clip from the TV show Friday Night Lights, in which a teen girl creates a hate website about another girl. Students take the perspective of different characters and brainstorm alternative decisions each character could have made. Finally, students discuss what actions they can take when they encounter online cruelty in their own lives.
Standard(s): [TC2] CA2 (9-12) 9: Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

Taking Perspectives on Cyberbullyinghttp://www.commonsen...
This Common Sense Media lesson includes step-by-step instructions for teachers as they guide students through activities and discussion questions. Students begin by watching a video clip from the TV show Friday Night Lights, in which a teen girl creates a hate website about another girl. Students take the perspective of different characters and brainstorm alternative decisions each character could have made. Finally, students discuss what actions they can take when they encounter online cruelty in their own lives.

Title: Cyberbullying: Crossing the Line (6-8)
Description:
This Common Sense Media lesson includes step-by-step instructions for teachers as they guide students through activities and discussion questions. Students watch the documentary-style video “Stacey’s Story – When Rumors Escalate,” in which a girl reflects on what it was like to be the target of cyberbullying. Students will analyze online bullying behaviors that “cross the line,” describe the various ways that students can be cyberbullied, adopt the point of view of teens who have been cyberbullied, and offer solutions.
Standard(s): [TC2] (6-8) 9: Practice responsible and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

Cyberbullying: Crossing the Line (6-8)http://www.commonsen...
This Common Sense Media lesson includes step-by-step instructions for teachers as they guide students through activities and discussion questions. Students watch the documentary-style video “Stacey’s Story – When Rumors Escalate,” in which a girl reflects on what it was like to be the target of cyberbullying. Students will analyze online bullying behaviors that “cross the line,” describe the various ways that students can be cyberbullied, adopt the point of view of teens who have been cyberbullied, and offer solutions.

Title: Cyberbullying: Be Upstanding (6-8)
Description:
This Common Sense Media lesson includes step-by-step instructions for teachers as they guide students through activities and discussion questions. Students reflect on what it means to be brave and to stand up for others. They fill out the "Why Care? Student Handout", create a diagram of the players involved, and generate ideas about how bystanders can become upstanders. They then identify concrete solutions for dealing with cyberbullying situations.
Standard(s): [TC2] (6-8) 9: Practice responsible and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

Cyberbullying: Be Upstanding (6-8)http://www.commonsen...
This Common Sense Media lesson includes step-by-step instructions for teachers as they guide students through activities and discussion questions. Students reflect on what it means to be brave and to stand up for others. They fill out the "Why Care? Student Handout", create a diagram of the players involved, and generate ideas about how bystanders can become upstanders. They then identify concrete solutions for dealing with cyberbullying situations.

Title: Internet Safety for Kids
Description:
Information on this site is created for kids. Lessons provide information about internet safety including online predators, scams, cyberbullying, and more.
Standard(s): [TC2] (6-8) 9: Practice responsible and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

Internet Safety for Kidshttp://www.gcflearnf...
Information on this site is created for kids. Lessons provide information about internet safety including online predators, scams, cyberbullying, and more.

Podcasts

Title: Keeping Kids Safe Online
Description:
This 3:21 long video provides rules for keeping safe online. A print-out of the rules would be a great take-home assignment to be signed by a parent.
Standard(s): [TC2] CA2 (9-12) 9: Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

Informational Materials

Title: The Cyber bullying Detective
Description:
This website provides resources, articles, and links to information about cyber bullying. Students click on different objects to work their way through the detective's office, gathering information along the way.
Standard(s): [TC2] CA2 (9-12) 8: Practice safe uses of social networking and electronic communication.

The Cyber bullying Detectivehttp://www.cyberbull...
This website provides resources, articles, and links to information about cyber bullying. Students click on different objects to work their way through the detective's office, gathering information along the way.

Title: Stop Bullying Now
Description:
This website has many resources that let students evaluate themselves and others to see if they are being bullied or if they themselves are bullies. It has games and webisodes that help students stop bullying and stand up to bullies.
Standard(s): [HE1] (5) 8: Explain prevention and intervention techniques related to bullying.

Stop Bullying Nowhttp://www.stopbully...
This website has many resources that let students evaluate themselves and others to see if they are being bullied or if they themselves are bullies. It has games and webisodes that help students stop bullying and stand up to bullies.

Title: Internet Safety for Kids
Description:
Information on this site is created for kids. Lessons provide information about internet safety including online predators, scams, cyberbullying, and more.
Standard(s): [TC2] (6-8) 9: Practice responsible and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

Internet Safety for Kidshttp://www.gcflearnf...
Information on this site is created for kids. Lessons provide information about internet safety including online predators, scams, cyberbullying, and more.

Title: Stop Cyberbulling
Description:
A website with a variety of resources on cyberbullying for teachers, students and parents.
Standard(s): [TC2] CA2 (9-12) 9: Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

McGruff.orghttp://www.mcgruff.o...
McGruff is a website featuring a dog character that fights crime. Kids can reach games, coloring sheets, videos, and advice from exploring this website. Also, parents and teachers are offered information about bullying and other aspects of health to better educate students.

Interactives/Games

Title: The Cyber bullying Detective
Description:
This website provides resources, articles, and links to information about cyber bullying. Students click on different objects to work their way through the detective's office, gathering information along the way.
Standard(s): [TC2] CA2 (9-12) 8: Practice safe uses of social networking and electronic communication.

The Cyber bullying Detectivehttp://www.cyberbull...
This website provides resources, articles, and links to information about cyber bullying. Students click on different objects to work their way through the detective's office, gathering information along the way.

Title: Stop Bullying Now
Description:
This website has many resources that let students evaluate themselves and others to see if they are being bullied or if they themselves are bullies. It has games and webisodes that help students stop bullying and stand up to bullies.
Standard(s): [HE1] (5) 8: Explain prevention and intervention techniques related to bullying.

Stop Bullying Nowhttp://www.stopbully...
This website has many resources that let students evaluate themselves and others to see if they are being bullied or if they themselves are bullies. It has games and webisodes that help students stop bullying and stand up to bullies.

McGruff.orghttp://www.mcgruff.o...
McGruff is a website featuring a dog character that fights crime. Kids can reach games, coloring sheets, videos, and advice from exploring this website. Also, parents and teachers are offered information about bullying and other aspects of health to better educate students.

Learning Activities

Title: Stop Bullying Now
Description:
This website has many resources that let students evaluate themselves and others to see if they are being bullied or if they themselves are bullies. It has games and webisodes that help students stop bullying and stand up to bullies.
Standard(s): [HE1] (5) 8: Explain prevention and intervention techniques related to bullying.

Stop Bullying Nowhttp://www.stopbully...
This website has many resources that let students evaluate themselves and others to see if they are being bullied or if they themselves are bullies. It has games and webisodes that help students stop bullying and stand up to bullies.

McGruff.orghttp://www.mcgruff.o...
McGruff is a website featuring a dog character that fights crime. Kids can reach games, coloring sheets, videos, and advice from exploring this website. Also, parents and teachers are offered information about bullying and other aspects of health to better educate students.

Teacher Tools

Title: Cyberbullying Quiz
Description:
This is an online quiz about the facts of cyber bullying. This could be used by administrators with teachers and staff, or teachers could use it with their students.
Standard(s):

Cyberbullying Quizhttp://www.cyberbull...
This is an online quiz about the facts of cyber bullying. This could be used by administrators with teachers and staff, or teachers could use it with their students.

Title: Cyberbullying: Crossing the Line (6-8)
Description:
This Common Sense Media lesson includes step-by-step instructions for teachers as they guide students through activities and discussion questions. Students watch the documentary-style video “Stacey’s Story – When Rumors Escalate,” in which a girl reflects on what it was like to be the target of cyberbullying. Students will analyze online bullying behaviors that “cross the line,” describe the various ways that students can be cyberbullied, adopt the point of view of teens who have been cyberbullied, and offer solutions.
Standard(s): [TC2] (6-8) 9: Practice responsible and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

Cyberbullying: Crossing the Line (6-8)http://www.commonsen...
This Common Sense Media lesson includes step-by-step instructions for teachers as they guide students through activities and discussion questions. Students watch the documentary-style video “Stacey’s Story – When Rumors Escalate,” in which a girl reflects on what it was like to be the target of cyberbullying. Students will analyze online bullying behaviors that “cross the line,” describe the various ways that students can be cyberbullied, adopt the point of view of teens who have been cyberbullied, and offer solutions.

Title: Celly
Description:
Celly is a text messaging program for schools with no user limit. It is easy to start a group chat and create a class poll using text messages. Curators filter the messages before they are sent to the group. This keep students on topic and deters cyberbullying.
Standard(s):

Cellyhttp://www.cel.ly...
Celly is a text messaging program for schools with no user limit. It is easy to start a group chat and create a class poll using text messages. Curators filter the messages before they are sent to the group. This keep students on topic and deters cyberbullying.

Subject: Informal Education, Popular Culture, Mental/Emotional Health, Environmental Health, Human Behavior, Human Relations, Psychology, SociologyTitle: Are All Bullies Big?Description: Today's Wonder of the Day shines a light on a problem that exists in schools all over the country.Thinkfinity Partner: WonderopolisGrade Span: K,PreK,1,2,3,4,5